I am a third-year double major student in Te Reo Māori and Indigenous studies at the University of Waikato. I am a proud Māori originally from the Horowhenua region in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and have lived in the Waikato region for 10 years. I have been fortunate to study at the University of Hawai’i Hilo in the fall semester before I graduate with my degree. Continue reading Māori in Hawai’i. From Waikato to Hilo Hawai’i.
My semester abroad has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Looking back now, I know that I have massively grown emotionally, mentally, and culturally. This experience has been truly incredible. I would recommend it to anyone. Continue reading Life in Hawai’i
My exchange to ASU in Arizona, USA has been one of the best experiences of my life. I have met so many amazing people, travelled around the southwest of the USA, and gotten a completely different education experience to New Zealand. Continue reading Balancing Study and Adventure at ASU
Kia ora! My name is Sarah Smith and I am incredibly fortunate to be heading to Cardiff University for a trimester exchange at the beginning of 2026. By the time I’m in Cardiff, I’ll be a third year psychology student studying a Bachelor of Social Sciences, and I am absolutely fizzing to start exploring Cymru (Wales)! Continue reading Excited, Curious and Absolutely Terrified
Hi everyone! My name is Jasmyn, and I’m going into my third year of a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in psychology. I chose to go on an exchange because the U.K. — and overseas travel in general — is how my parents met. Continue reading From VW Camper Tales to My Own Cardiff Journey
Kia ora, my name is Ayla Montgomerie, and I have just completed my second year studying a Bachelor of Climate Change, majoring in Environmental Planning, and minoring in Education and Society. I am excited to attend Cardiff University in Wales for the Spring Trimester in 2026. Continue reading Climate Change in Cardiff
Hi, my name is Rhys Trask, and in 2026, I’m going into my 2nd year of university, majoring in human performance science and sport development and coaching. Continue reading Sports in Stirling
Hey, I’m Holly, I am a second-year student studying a Bachelor of Climate Change, majoring in Economics and minoring in Public Policy. I wanted to go on an exchange when I first saw the Waikato University open day presentation in year 13. My initial plan was to go to Hawaii, but after a few twists and turns, I ended up enrolling in the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Continue reading Going to Glasgow
My name is Samuel Daley. I am a first, going into second year Bachelor of Arts student studying History and Creative Writing. Continue reading Experiencing History in Lancaster
My name is Paige Barbarich and I will be starting my second year in Lancaster, UK. I will study screen and media as my major for my Bachelor of Communication. Continue reading Screen and Media in Lancaster
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